More than a dozen states to open vaccines to all adults
More than a dozen states will open vaccine eligibility to all adults this week in a major expansion of COVID-19 shots for tens of millions of Americans.
More than a dozen states will open vaccine eligibility to all adults this week in a major expansion of COVID-19 shots for tens of millions of Americans.
‘Right now, I’m scared’: CDC director feels ‘impending doom’ amid COVID-19 uptick in US
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
DHS: 296 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 296 Monday, March 29, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 576,044.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 296 Monday, March 29, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 576,044.
Gov. Evers reveals spending plan for CARES Act money
Gov. Tony Evers unveiled on Monday, March 29 his plan for investing the $3.2 billion in federal funding Wisconsin received from President Biden's American Rescue Plan.
Gov. Tony Evers unveiled on Monday, March 29 his plan for investing the $3.2 billion in federal funding Wisconsin received from President Biden's American Rescue Plan.
Gov. Evers unveils plan to invest American Rescue Plan funds in small businesses, families, and communities
Gov. Evers unveils his plan to invest American Rescue Plan funds in small businesses, families, and communities in Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers unveils his plan to invest American Rescue Plan funds in small businesses, families, and communities in Wisconsin.
WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.
Vaccination efforts expanding in Milwaukee, new clinics opening this week
Some Milwaukee landmarks are transforming into COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week.
Some Milwaukee landmarks are transforming into COVID-19 vaccine clinics this week.
Wisconsin virtual school sees 'more enrollment' amid COVID, nurse shortage
Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.
Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.
MS Run the US: Milwaukee women tackle ultra relay for MS awareness
Like many major fundraising events, the MS Run the U.S. ultra-relay, which spans coast to coast, wasn't the same in 2020 because of COVID-19, but it's back in 2021, and runners from across the nation -- including two local women -- are raising money for a cause that hits close to home.
Like many major fundraising events, the MS Run the U.S. ultra-relay, which spans coast to coast, wasn't the same in 2020 because of COVID-19, but it's back in 2021, and runners from across the nation -- including two local women -- are raising money for a cause that hits close to home.
Pinwheel garden honors 131 children abused in Racine County in 2020
In 2020, there were 131 confirmed cases of child abuse in Racine County, a nearly 30% decrease from 2019, which may sound like good news, but the coronavirus pandemic has played a role.
In 2020, there were 131 confirmed cases of child abuse in Racine County, a nearly 30% decrease from 2019, which may sound like good news, but the coronavirus pandemic has played a role.
Experts: Colon cancer screenings fell 86% as pandemic began
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Wisconsin virtual school sees 'more enrollment' amid COVID, nurse shortage
Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.
Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.
Biden administration working on vaccine passports to pave way for travel
The Biden administration is working to develop credentials – referred to as passports, health certificates or travel passes – showing proof of vaccination as individuals and businesses emerge from lockdown.
The Biden administration is working to develop credentials – referred to as passports, health certificates or travel passes – showing proof of vaccination as individuals and businesses emerge from lockdown.
Biden administration working with industry to develop COVID-19 'passports' as vaccinations progress
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Anti-smoking hotline sees biggest decrease in a decade amid COVID-19
Fewer smokers called quit-smoking hotlines last year and some smoked more, contributing to an unusual bump in cigarette sales — all in the middle of the stress, anxiety and uncertainty from COVID-19.
Fewer smokers called quit-smoking hotlines last year and some smoked more, contributing to an unusual bump in cigarette sales — all in the middle of the stress, anxiety and uncertainty from COVID-19.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Fauci believes COVID-19 had time to 'adapt in the wild' in early days
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
DHS: 428 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, no new deaths
State health officials reported 428 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and no new deaths.
State health officials reported 428 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and no new deaths.
Most workers want to continue working from home in the post-pandemic world, survey finds
Married people and workers with kids at home were more likely to fall into the latter group that wants to go back into the office.
Married people and workers with kids at home were more likely to fall into the latter group that wants to go back into the office.